marathoner

noun

mar·​a·​thon·​er ˈmer-ə-ˌthä-nər 

ˈma-rə-

: someone (such as a runner) who takes part in a marathon

marathoning

ˈmer-ə-ˌthä-niŋ 

ˈma-rə-

noun

Examples of marathoner in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The lightweight compression socks are highly recommended by flight attendants, pilots, marathoners, and nurses who spend 12-hour shifts making rounds across hard hospital floors. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2026

Sidney Baptista, founder of Pynrs streetwear — which has collaborated with Brooks Running — brought up ownership in fashion as well in conversation with Brooks athlete and pro marathoner Erika Kemp. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026

Training through miserable weather has long been a rite of passage for marathoners, but today’s extremes are affecting training schedules and race days in ways that can affect safety and performance. — Nadia Neophytou, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026

Working so closely with the film’s amazing ultra marathoners and learning their stories was what inspired McAdams to train for her own event. — Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for marathoner

• afrikaner
• conner
• honor
• honour
• wanner
• dishonor

Kids Definition

marathoner

noun

mar·​a·​thon·​er ˈmar-ə-ˌthän-ər 

: one (as a runner) who takes part in a marathon